When people hear the term ‘liberal arts,’ it may sound like a phrase with political overtones. A scholar of literature explains why that’s wrong and takes a closer look at its origin and meaning.
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Graduate programs can be rich in scholarship and still prepare students for real-world careers.
To secure a better future, small liberal arts colleges must focus on providing more opportunities for upward mobility, authors of a new book about the pandemic’s effect on the colleges say.
A political scientist explains how a new commission that wants to measure the economic value of a college degree could end up devaluing the liberal arts.
First-generation college students earn substantially less than their peers whose parents went to college, new research shows.
If leaders of educational institutions are concerned about the employability of graduates, they should avoid over-investing in STEM subjects and stop snubbing liberal arts.
Double-majoring is thought to broaden your horizons and give you more career options. A new look at seven years of U.S. census data tells us that there may be a financial benefit as well.
In future, we’ll all need to be a little more like Leonardo da Vinci.
A scientist explains how a liberal arts education made ‘subtle yet significant contributions’ to his understanding of what science is, how it’s done, and how advancements are made.
It is those who know how to think nimbly, creatively and responsibly that end up building extraordinary careers.
Liberal arts institutions teach students critical thinking skills. But rarely do they learn how to collaborate.
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